Heights-area pet owners are rejoicing over the Creek Group’s recent (and long overdue) decision to allow dogs at its massive Hill Country–inspired outdoor dining area. Diners and drinkers can now treat their pups to leashed playtime in the creek after enjoying frozen mimosas and frickles on the patio.

Though many of Houston’s breweries are havens for dogs, the huge outdoor beer garden here, Wonderworld, puts 8th Wonder ahead of the pack. The recently expanded space features lots of shaded seating to keep pets’ paws cool while their owners grab a beer, visit the Eatsie Boys food truck, and play corn hole.